Zinc Stair Balustrade Brackets from Germany
Die-cast zinc brackets for securing wooden or metal stair balustrades in residential buildings. HTS 8302.41.60 applies as base metal fittings of zinc suitable for staircases.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
28.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Test for lead content in zinc castings to comply with building safety regulations like ASTM standards
• Declare exact zinc composition; over 50% other metals shifts classification
• Use HTS explanatory notes to support 'staircase' suitability in entry summary